Chinese Ambassador says goodbye to State leader

Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi
on February 7 for outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiaoyong.

He spoke highly of Hong’s positive and effective
contributions to boosting the Vietnam-China friendship and comprehensive
cooperation.

Consolidating and developing the bilateral ties in a stable
and healthy manner is not only the responsibility but also an objective
requirement suitable for the basic and long-term interests of the two
countries’ people and for peace, stability and development in the region and
the world, Quang said, adding that this is a consistent policy and a strategic
selection of Vietnam.

He suggested both sides continue maintaining high-level
visits and meetings to intensify political trust, increase the efficiency of
existing cooperation mechanisms, pursue satisfactory settlement of disagreements,
and maintain peace and stability in the East Sea.

The Vietnamese State leader expressed his hope that in any
positions, the ambassador will continue contributing to the Vietnam-China
comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

Ambassador Hong affirmed that the Chinese Party, State and
people attach importance to their relations with the Vietnamese counterparts.

China is willing to work with Vietnam to deepen the
traditional friendship, expand win-win cooperation, and further boost the bilateral
partnership, he added.-VNA